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J31 JAG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 JAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,022 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 67,920 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 114,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 66,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both lower Engine mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2023 62,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 108,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 96,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 86,045 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 86,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 53,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 77,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,876 miles

reverse lights in-op

Fail 23 May 2018 68,876 miles

reverse lights in-op

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 61,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 61,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,036 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,503 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,940 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,796 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,730 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J31 JAG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J31 JAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J31 JAG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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